book chapter

Geologic relations of the Akmak assemblage, Onion Portage Area: [appendix]

Akmak:an early archaeological assemblage from Onion Portage, northwest Alaska, by Douglas D. Anderson • København • Published In 1970 • Pages: 71-78

By: Hamilton, Thomas D. (Thomas Dudley).

Abstract
Hamilton describes the geologic history of the Onion Portage area as it relates to the site. Excavations occurred in the gully, hillside, and fan-head but geological evidence is only able to state that the site is older than 8,500 years.
Subjects
Topography and geology
Cultural stratigraphy
Post depositional processes in archaeological sites
Chronologies and culture sequences
tradition
Paleo-Arctic
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Geologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2007
Field Date
1965, 1966, 1967
Coverage Date
older than 8,500 BP
Coverage Place
Akmak assemblage, Onion Portage, Alaska, United States
Notes
Thomas D. Hamilton
LCSH
Paleo-Indians--Alaska/Onion Portage site, Alaska